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Why Georgie & Mandy’s Spinoff Is Titled First Marriage Carefully Addressed By Montana Jordan
An unrecognizable Lance Barber reunites with George’s kids in a brand newGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriageset image. Despite Sheldon and Mary’s stories inThe Big Bang Theory, the prequel fully rehabilitated theCooper familypatriarch before it ended. That involved fleshing out Barber’s character and showing that, while he wasn’t perfect, there was no doubt about his devotion to providing for his family. Because of this, it was trulydevastating when George unexpectedly died inYoung Sheldonseason 7, although the tragedy was long-established inThe Big Bang Theory.
Months after theYoung Sheldonfinale, however, Barber reunited with his on-screen kids as he visited the set ofGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, as shared byEmily Osmenton Instagram. Check out the photo below:
The adorable snap sees several familiar faces crammed on the McAllisters' living room couch. Barber, who looks very different from what George looked like inYoung Sheldon, issitting beside Montana Jordan and Raegan Revord, who play Georgie and Missy.Osment is also in the adorable photo.
What Barber’s Appearance Means For Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
Barber’s Appearance Douses Hopes That He Will Return As George
George’s deathset up theYoung Sheldonfinale. Before the show shifted its focus to wrapping up Sheldon’s childhood in Texas, it tackled how the family coped with the immediate aftermath of losing their patriarch, with its penultimate episode devoted to his funeral. Considering how Barber looks in theGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriageset image,it’s highly unlikely that he is there to reprise his role as George.Instead, he just dropped by to watch one of its live tapings. Despite this, it’s still a treat to see that he has maintained his relationship with his on-screen kids.
Previously, Barber had already reunited with Revord and Jordan when he first visited the set ofGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. Back then, however, the photo didn’t reveal much of the backdrop of the show’s set. Instead, it was just an adorable group photo of the trio. This time, however, he is seen fully hanging out, not just with the Georgie and Missy actors, but also with the rest of the coreGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriagecast. Aside from Osment, the image appears to also feature Jessie Prez, who plays the McAllisters' tire store employee, Ruben.
Our Take On Barber’s Potential Involvement In Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
Barber’s Return Is George Is Unlikely (For Now)
Because George died inYoung Sheldon, it would be difficult to see him return as the character, consideringGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’s story. While he can come back in a flashback sequence or vision, I don’t think these possibilities will come to fruition until after season 1. For now, CBS and Chuck Lorre’s focus is to establish this revamped ensemble.Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriageis already bringing back Mary, Meemaw, and Missy, and that should be enough cameos fromYoung Sheldonfor now. Iain Armitage’s Sheldon doesn’t even have a confirmed return yet.
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A vital aspect of Georgie and Mandy’s relationship is their big age gap — something that Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage will hopefully explore more.
There’s always the option for him to play a different character.Barber portrayed Leonard’s high school bully inThe Big Bang Theoryyears before he landed the role of George onYoung Sheldon. That said, the actor is now firmly synonymous with the Cooper family’s patriarch. Repeating this casting trick will only raise new questions that I’m sure the writers don’t want. Considering the way that his demise was beautifully handled, I’m sure everyone from the sitcom’s writers' room doesn’t want to do anything that would cheapen that, despite the comedic nature of the upcoming project.
It’s no secret thatYoung Sheldonhad to deal with countless plot inconsistencies throughout its run.Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriageis better positioned not to have as many canon issues because of its loose connection toThe Big Bang Theory. Its challenge, however, is to ensure that this new ensemble will also be beloved, which can be tricky, considering the divisivecancelation ofYoung Sheldon.
We Think Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’s George Replacement Deserves To Be Focused On
Georgie Has A Better Father Figure In His New Show
Like many who loved Barber as George, I would love to see the Cooper patriarch back on the small screen.Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriagewill have to be a bit creative for this to happen, but it isn’t impossible. That said, I also firmly believe that at this point, the new show should be focusing all its energy onestablishing the new patriarch inThe Big Bang Theoryfranchise: Will Sasso’s Jim McAllister.
Despite being the firstborn in the Cooper family, Georgie didn’t have the best relationship with his dad, especially in the earlier seasons ofYoung Sheldon, since all the focus was on Sheldon.
SpirituallyGeorge’s replacement inGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, the first trailer for the sitcom already teased the kind of dynamic that Jim will have with Georgie, and that’s one of the most interesting pairings it currently has. Despite being the firstborn in the Cooper family, Georgie didn’t have the best relationship with his dad, especially in the earlier seasons ofYoung Sheldon, since all the focus was on Sheldon. This time, he will need all the support he can get from his father-in-law, as he takes care of Mandy and their baby, Cece, as well as Mary and Missy.
Young Sheldon
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A spinoff of the sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon follows the youth and coming-of-age of Sheldon Cooper during his childhood in Texas as he pursues science and academia. The show also follows his parents, siblings, and Mee-Maw, painting a picture of the world where Sheldon grew up.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage follows the couple as they navigate the complexities of adulthood, parenting, and marriage while raising their young family in Texas.
